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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates 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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