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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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