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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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