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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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