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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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