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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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