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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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