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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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