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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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