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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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