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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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