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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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