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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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