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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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