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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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