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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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