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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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