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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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