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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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