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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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