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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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