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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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