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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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