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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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