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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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