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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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