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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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