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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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