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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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