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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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