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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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