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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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