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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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