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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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