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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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