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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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