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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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