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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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