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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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