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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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