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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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