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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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