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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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