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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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