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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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