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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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