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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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