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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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