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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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