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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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