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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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