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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the 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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