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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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