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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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