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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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