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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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