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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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