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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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