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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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