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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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