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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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