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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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