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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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