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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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