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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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