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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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