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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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