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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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