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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models 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 in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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