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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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