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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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