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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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