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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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