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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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