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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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