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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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