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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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