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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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