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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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