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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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