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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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