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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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