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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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