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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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