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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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