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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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