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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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