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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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