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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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