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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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