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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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