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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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