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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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