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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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