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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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