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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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