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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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