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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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