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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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