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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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