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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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