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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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