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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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