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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major 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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