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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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