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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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