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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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