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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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