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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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