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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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