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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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