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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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