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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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