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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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