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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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