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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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