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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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