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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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