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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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