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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively 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 make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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