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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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