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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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