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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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