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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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