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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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