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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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