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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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