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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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