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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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