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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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