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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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