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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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