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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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