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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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