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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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