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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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