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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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