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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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