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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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