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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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