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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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