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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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