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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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