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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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