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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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