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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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