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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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