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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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