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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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