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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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