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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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