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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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