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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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