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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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