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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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