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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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