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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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