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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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