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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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