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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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