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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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