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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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