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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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