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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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