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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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