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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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