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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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