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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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