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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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