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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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