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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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