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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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