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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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