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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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