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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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