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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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