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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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