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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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