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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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