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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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