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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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