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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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