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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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