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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-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 teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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