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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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