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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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