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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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