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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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