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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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