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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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