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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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