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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information 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 inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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