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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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