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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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