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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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