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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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