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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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