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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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