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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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