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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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