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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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