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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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