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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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