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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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