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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches 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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