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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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