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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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