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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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