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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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