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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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