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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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