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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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