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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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