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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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