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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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