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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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