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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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