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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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