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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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