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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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