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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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