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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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