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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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