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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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