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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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