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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 (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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