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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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