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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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