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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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