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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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