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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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