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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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