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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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