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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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