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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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