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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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