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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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