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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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