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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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