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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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