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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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