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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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