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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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