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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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