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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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