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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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