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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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