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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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