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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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