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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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