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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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