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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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