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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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