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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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