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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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