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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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