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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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