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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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