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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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