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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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