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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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