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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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