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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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