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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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