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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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