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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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