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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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