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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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