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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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