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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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