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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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