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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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