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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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