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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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