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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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