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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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