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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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