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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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