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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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