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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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