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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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