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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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