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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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