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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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