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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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