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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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