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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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