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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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