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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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