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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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