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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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