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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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