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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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