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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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