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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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