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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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