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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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