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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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