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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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