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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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