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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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