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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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