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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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