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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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