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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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