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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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