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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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