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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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