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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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