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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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