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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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