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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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