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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)