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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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