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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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