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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses 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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