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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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