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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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