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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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