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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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