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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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