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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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