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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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