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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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