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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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