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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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