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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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