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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers 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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