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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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