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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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