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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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