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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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