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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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