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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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