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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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