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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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