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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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