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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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