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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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