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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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