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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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