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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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