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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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