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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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