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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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