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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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