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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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