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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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