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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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