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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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