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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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