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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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