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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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