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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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