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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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