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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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