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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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