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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting 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 gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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