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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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