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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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