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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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