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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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