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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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