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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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