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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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