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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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