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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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