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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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