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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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