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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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