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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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