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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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