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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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