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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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