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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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