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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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