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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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