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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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