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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews 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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