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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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