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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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