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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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