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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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