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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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