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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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