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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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