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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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