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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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