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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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