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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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