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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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