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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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