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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major 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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