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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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