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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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