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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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