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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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