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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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