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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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