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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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