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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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