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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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