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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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