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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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