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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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