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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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