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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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