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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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