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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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