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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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