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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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