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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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