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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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