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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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