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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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