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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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