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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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