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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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