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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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