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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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