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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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