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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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