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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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