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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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