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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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