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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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