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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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