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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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