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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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