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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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