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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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