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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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