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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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