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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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