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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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