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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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