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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors 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 teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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