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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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