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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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