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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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