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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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