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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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