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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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