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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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