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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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