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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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