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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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