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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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