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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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