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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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