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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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