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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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