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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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