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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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