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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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