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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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