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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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