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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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