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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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