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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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