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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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