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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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