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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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