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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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