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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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