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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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