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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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