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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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