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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting 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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