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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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