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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education