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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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