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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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