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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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