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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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