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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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