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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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