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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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