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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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