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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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