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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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