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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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