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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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