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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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