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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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