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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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