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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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