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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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