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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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