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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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