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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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