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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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