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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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