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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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