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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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