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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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