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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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