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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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