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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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