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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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