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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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