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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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