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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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