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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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