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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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