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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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