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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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