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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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