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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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