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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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