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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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