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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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